The quick thinking and courageous actions of a Phoenix police officer averted a potential tragedy at Mountain View School in North Phoenix on September 22nd. Body camera footage, released by the Phoenix Police Department, captures the intense moments when 29-year-old Desira Features retrieves a weapon from her purse outside the school.
Bodycam footage shows Desira Features reaching for a gun in her purse.
The incident unfolded when a school resource officer responded to a domestic dispute concerning child custody at the school’s front office. Features, the mother of a student, became involved in the altercation, escalating the situation to a dangerous level by brandishing her weapon.
A Phoenix Police Department officer stands in front of patrol cars.
The Phoenix Police Department, in a statement released on Twitter, emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “When it comes to protecting your children, there is no time to waste when we see a threat.” They commended the officer’s swift and decisive response, highlighting that a potential school shooting was successfully prevented.
Following the incident, Features was apprehended and taken into custody. She faces charges of endangerment and carrying a weapon on school grounds, underscoring the severity of her actions and the potential consequences.
